Jennifer Hunker

Experience

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  Sanrio, Inc.

  Nov 1990 - Jan 1992

  Project Manager

  Provided retail design services for franchisee owners of Sanrio Surprise stores and Sanrio- Hello Kitty departments in FAO Schwartz. Managed project from design to installation including Construction RFP process.

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  The Home Dept, Inc.

  Jun 1993 - Jun 1998

  Dept. Manager- Kitchen and Bath

  Hired, trained and managed staff of 12 Designers for retail sales of home decor items and kitchen and bath design services. Managed inventory, procurement and budget.

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  Hollywood Entertainment

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2006

  Director of Visual Presentation

  • Promoted from Design Project Manager to Director of Visual Presentation through proven ability to provide solutions that elevate brand excellence• Responsible for design, specification & merchandising standards of retail store environments• Collaborate effectively across disciplines• Creative Design team oversight & leadership• Manage out-sourced architects and vendors • Develop conceptual test store formats, including store fixture prototypes, POP and exterior signage

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  Portland Community College

  Sept 2005 - Jun 2009

  Adjunct Instructor, Dept. of Interior Design

  Teach various courses as part of the two year Associates of Science- Interior Design program.

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  Bainbridge Design, Inc.

  May 2006 - Nov 2008

  Senior Project Manager

  Managed the design and implementation of various commercial design and space planning projects. Project list includes:KML Sales Office, Phoenix, AZMosaic Condominiums, Tempe, AZVancouver Center Condominiums and Sales Office, Vancouver, WAPortland Public Schools, Portland, ORPortland City Hall, Portland, ORMarion County- Business Services, Salem, ORChemeketa Community College, Salem, OROMSI Science Store, Portland, ORDr. Criscione lobby, Lake Oswego, OR

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  Movie Gallery, Inc.

  Mar 2009 - Sept 2009

  Sr. Manager of Design

  Manage store brands as related to retail environment for Movie Gallery, Hollywood Video, Game Crazy and Movies 4 Less.

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  Market Contractors

  Jun 2010 - May 2012

  Program Manager

  Primary responsibilities included:• Complete management of the construction roll-out of retail bank branches nationwide from conceptual design to client turn-over• Act as Owner Representative, facilitating Client and Vendor meetings and negotiations• Manage a staff of 6 people, including Architecture/Design and Construction Project Managers• Responsible for the positive margin of a multi-million dollar revenue account

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  R&H Construction

  Oct 2012 - Feb 2016

  Project Manager

  As Project Manager, l managed multiple commercial projects simultaneously and was responsible for project cost control, job order contract admin, proposal development, preconstruction services, sub contractor bid process, led project meetings, coordinated with architects and engineers and managed customer expectations and relationships. Projects ranged in scope from $50,000 occupied office TI's to $3M, multi-phased Senior Living facilities. I was actively involved in Business Development and growth in the Senior Living market segment. Show less

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  SRM Architecture + Marketing

  Feb 2016 - Nov 2016

  Studio Director- Architecture and Design

  A diverse firm that seamlessly integrates architecture, interior design, brand strategy and marketing. Specializing in commercial office spaces that support the company's brand and culture in the tech, law, and non-profit sectors.

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  R&H Construction

  Nov 2016 - Apr 2021

  Project Manager

  Provide overall management direction on multiple small to mid-size tenant improvement projects . Assist in developing new business opportunities and maintaining existing client relationships. Provide core leadership required to guide the project team to success.

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  Pacific Mat

  May 2021 - now

  Commercial Territory Specialist

  Commercial Flooring Distribution Rep. for Armstrong, Tarkett (rubber) , Forbo, Mats Inc., and Pac Mat Pure, and Tmbr flooring products serving the commercial flooring dealers/subcontractors community in Oregon and Vancouver, WA. Let me help you with your next flooring project!